North Carolina issues a rabies alert following positive tests in petting zoo goats.
Rabies Warning for Visitors of Mobile Petting Zoo in North Carolina Health officials in North Carolina are advising anyone who interacted with baby goats at a mobile petting zoo to reach out to their local health department. This comes after several goats were found to be rabid. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human […]
Bat at San Diego Zoo Safari Park tests positive for rabies, leading to a caution notice
Visitors to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park are being encouraged to come forward if they’ve had any direct contact with a wild bat, which has tested positive for rabies. A deceased bat was discovered near the Oasis on the Rocks restaurant on July 11, and subsequent tests confirmed the presence of rabies. “Visitors who […]
Lion at Fresno Chaffee Zoo welcomes two cubs on July 4th
Life, it seems, has its own rhythm. On Independence Day, the Fresno Chaffee Zoo in Northern California experienced a delightful surprise as one of its African lions gave birth to several charming cubs. As the town buzzed with preparations for America’s 250th birthday celebrations, Zamaya, one of the zoo’s lions, welcomed her second cub on […]
Oakland Zoo welcomes tiger saved from an abandoned Northern California location.
A 13-year-old tiger, named Sitara, has found a new home at the Oakland Zoo after being rescued from what many called “America’s worst roadside zoo.” Authorities reported that Sitara was one of five tigers left behind at a private facility in Northern California prior to her rescue. The relocation was made possible after the private […]
Bronx Zoo could relocate its last elephant ‘Patty’ to a sanctuary in Tennessee, according to a report.
Possible Relocation of Bronx Zoo Elephant There are discussions about the last elephants at the Bronx Zoo potentially moving to a wildlife sanctuary in Tennessee, as reported recently. The zoo is weighing the option of relocating Patti, a 57-year-old Asian elephant, following the recent euthanasia of another elephant, Happy, who was 55 and had been […]
20 Dead, Tortoises Hurt at City Zoo in Russian ‘Revenge’ Attack on Kyiv
Heavy Russian Airstrike Targets Kiev, Leaving 20 Dead In a particularly intense overnight assault, at least 20 people were killed in Kiev due to a significant Russian airstrike. The Russian government claimed this was retaliation for what they termed as “terrorist” attacks by Ukraine on their oil infrastructure. The attack, lasting around 11 hours, involved […]
Baby giraffes that disappeared from a struggling roadside zoo last year have been located safely.
Authorities have announced that two baby giraffes, which went missing from a problematic Virginia roadside zoo last year, have been found safe. The calves vanished from the Natural Bridge Zoo in April 2025 and were discovered as part of a detailed investigation. They have since been transferred to a specialized facility, according to the Virginia […]
LA Zoo on the brink of crisis due to deteriorating facilities and financial pressure
According to a report from the grand jury, the current model for managing the Los Angeles Zoo seems outdated and ineffective. Membership numbers have taken a significant hit. The count dropped from 36,914 in April 2025 to 28,440 by February 2026, which is a loss of about 23% or 8,474 members in less than a […]
Penguin chicks hatch at California zoo after years, with keepers sharing special raising approach
A zoo in the Bay Area is excited about the birth of its first Magellanic penguin chicks in several years. Zoo officials have stated that these little penguins will be hand-raised to improve their chances of thriving. Recently, San Francisco Zoo shared news of the hatching of three chicks who are reportedly growing well underwater. […]
Country Star Brad Paisley Asks Fans to Help Prevent AI Data Center from Being Built Near Nashville Zoo
Brad Paisley Opposes AI Data Center Near Nashville Zoo Country music artist Brad Paisley has urged the community to take action against a planned AI data center located just 50 meters from the Nashville Zoo, describing it as an “absolute nightmare scenario” and warning that, in his words, “It’s going to be a huge monster.” […]